Algonquin Printing Co.
Why it's listed
This brick mill complex on Bay Street in Fall River's Globe Village was built for the Algonquin Printing Company, incorporated in 1891 to print calico. The first buildings, behind the present main mill, went up in 1891. The three-story main mill followed in 1902 on the site of a former hat factory, measuring 104 by 250 feet and built by contractors Beattie and Wilcox. It has large segmental windows with brick relieving arches, a bracketed cornice and a low-pitched roof. A one-story Classical Revival brick office from 1912 has a pedimented entrance pavilion, brick quoins and granite trim. Weekly capacity grew from 3,600 pieces in 1892 to 40,000 by 1911, when 350 people were employed. Operations moved to Dighton in 1941, and the main mill now houses light industry. The complex was listed for its typical, largely intact mill architecture and for its place in Fall River's textile printing industry.
Significance in brief: The complex is presented as typical turn-of-the-century brick mill architecture, notable for its solid, utilitarian construction and largely intact quality. It also represents one of the last calico printing plants established in Fall River. The form states it meets Criteria A and C.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 83000615, listed February 16, 1983. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | Bay St., Fall River |
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| County | Bristol County |
| Listed | February 16, 1983 |
| Reference number | 83000615 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1891-1912 |
| Architect / builder | Beattie and Wilcox (contractors for the 1902 main mill) |
| Architectural style | Brick mill architecture; Classical Revival (1912 detached office) |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Industry, Architecture |
| Level of significance | State |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | The main mill is presently used for light industry. The company moved operations to Dighton in 1941. |
| Acreage | 9.9 |
| Coordinates | 41.69527, -71.17714 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary: it recognises significance and does not restrict what a private owner may do without federal money or permits. It unlocks the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit for income-producing buildings, state credits in many states, and Section 106 review when federal agencies are involved. See what listing means in practice.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 83000615.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q4724338
- This listing as JSON
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